Classification and survey of sport sailing ships in service are carried out in accordance with the requirements of P.039-2013 Guidelines.

      The above Guidelines are not applied to the ships the measured displacement of which is less than 2000 kg and the maximum length is less than 9 m, and the ships are not fitted with inboard or outboard engine as per ship project, shipbuilder specification or Rules for sport class, as well as the ships which require additional customization for installation of inboard or outboard engine.